2023
November
29,
2023
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15:49 PM
America/Chicago
By Hanna Boyd, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, and Jennifer Hayes, MDiv, BCC, Director of Spiritual Care Tears welled in his eyes as his sweet, pre-teen voice cracked, “Mamaw M died and then my friend died and now my other friend died! Plus, …
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2021
September
01,
2021
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17:26 PM
America/Chicago
On Wednesday, four Cook Children’s experts, who have been on the frontlines for the last 18 months, addressed journalists regarding the state of Cook Children’s Health Care System.They shared how Cook Children’s is currently being …
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May
10,
2021
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20:00 PM
America/Chicago
Six in a series.Like an earthquake rumbling underfoot, crumpling the ground beneath, the suicide of a loved one has a way of knocking you to your hands and knees.After the initial shock wave throws you, constant aftershocks of emotions—running …
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April
08,
2021
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14:21 PM
America/Chicago
Growing up in Cleburne, Texas, life was not always easy for Julia. As a young child with autism, she suffered physical abuse at the hands of her biological family. The violence was so bad, it left scars. She was placed into foster care, and at age …
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April
06,
2021
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08:46 AM
America/Chicago
One in a series. One year into COVID-19, it’s clear the pandemic is taking a toll on the mental wellbeing of children and teens.In March, a record 43 patients were admitted to Cook Children’s Medical Center after attempting suicide. …
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March
25,
2021
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09:45 AM
America/Chicago
By Bianka Soria-Olmos, D.O.The last few weeks have been hard, to say the least. Although the new year brought hope that we would begin to look to a “return to normal” after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic, things haven’t felt so …
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2018
June
06,
2018
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11:34 AM
America/Chicago
The summer has barely begun and we are already seeing a record number of drownings at Cook Children's.
Despite repeated calls from experts to lifeguard your child, 19 children have been rushed to Cook Children's …
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2017
January
03,
2017
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13:58 PM
America/Chicago
When Rebecca Olvera, M.D., saw the video of a dresser toppling on top of 2-year-old twins in Orem, Utah, she couldn't help but think of an eerily similar afternoon nearly a decade ago.
Much like Bowdy and Brock Shoff, Dr. …
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2016
September
23,
2016
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11:03 AM
America/Chicago
Every summer you see a big push from us about not leaving your child in a hot vehicle. But the fall is not bringing us any relief from the heat and two children have died this week as a result of being left in a car.
According to …
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January
15,
2016
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13:55 PM
America/Chicago
It may sound unbelievable this time of the year, but the first heatstroke death of 2016 has been confirmed. It happened on Jan. 12, in Rossville, Georgia. The 13-month-old child died after being left in a car for more than 5 hours with the heater …
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2015
September
15,
2015
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10:24 AM
America/Chicago
The thought that your graying mom or dad might no longer be with you someday is unbearable for most adults.
But recently, a mom wrote in for help, looking for advice to help her with a heartbreaking problem. Her husband is dying and she wanted to …
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August
04,
2015
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10:22 AM
America/Chicago
It’s that time of year again, coaches are pressuring you for your child’s athletic forms and school nurses are sending out letters threatening that your children can’t start school until they have their shots.
School physical …
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2014
August
12,
2014
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10:28 AM
America/Chicago
We talked to Joy Crabtree, a licensed psychologist with Cook Children's, about suicide and children. She discusses the warning signs and how to discuss this topic with your child after a suicide occurs in your community. We hope you find it …
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